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[Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma : Results after 84 resections]
H P Neeff1, P A Holzner2, M Menzel2
1Klinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Hugstetterstraße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland. hannes.neeff@uniklinik-freiburg.de.
Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|February 22, 2018
Summary
Prognostic factors for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) after surgery were analyzed. Complete resection and absence of complications improve survival, but overall prognosis remains poor, necessitating adjuvant strategies.
Area of Science:
- Hepatobiliary surgery
- Surgical oncology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) incidence is rising globally.
- Surgical resection is the sole curative treatment for ICC.
- Understanding prognostic factors post-resection is crucial for improving outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify prognostic factors influencing survival after potentially curative resection of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
- To evaluate the impact of tumor stage, resection margins, and complications on patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 84 patients who underwent potentially curative surgery for ICC (excluding perihilar and distal types).
- Evaluation of 5-year survival based on TNM staging, lesion number, R0 resection, peritoneal carcinosis, and postoperative complications.
Main Results:
- 5-year survival rate was 27%; 77% achieved R0 resection.
- Factors associated with poorer prognosis included advanced T stage, positive nodes (N+), incomplete resection (R+), peritoneal spread, and multiple lesions.
- Absence of complications significantly improved survival.
Conclusions:
- Prognosis for ICC remains poor despite complete surgical resection.
- Tumor characteristics (TNM staging) and postoperative complications significantly impact survival.
- Adjuvant strategies are essential to enhance long-term survival after ICC resection.
